Though nursing’s ranks are becoming more diverse, there’s still much work to be done to make it reflective of the U.S. population.
WOCN introduces first mobile app
May 06, 2014
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ has launched its first app, called the Evidence-Based Wound Care Guidelines and Fecal Ostomy Best Practice app. It is designed to provide up-to-date recommendations...
McKnight’s heads to AHCA/NCAL annual convention
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 04, 2013
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News will be heading to Phoenix this weekend to bring you the latest news from the 64th annual AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention and Expo.
Summit on technology and long-term care to be held in June
May 05, 2010
A summit focusing on the electronic health record (EHR), health information technology (HIT) and long-term care will take place next month in Baltimore.
Lawmakers investigate five private equity firms
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 22, 2007
Senior members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee
began their probe into private equity firms’ effect on long-term care, sending letters with inquiries to five firms.
It’s about time
Jan 30, 2008
Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many...
HCR ManorCare in ‘active negotiations’ with several health systems
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 13, 2020
HCR ManorCare could be extending its reach to new health systems, Welltower executives revealed Thursday during a fourth-quarter earnings call.
Hospital sues after calling 678 nursing homes for patient discharge
Aug 02, 2017
After calling nearly 700 nursing homes to accept a patient, only to watch a family decline the placement, a Florida hospital is headed to court, according to local news reports.
Kingswood Senior Living Community to break ground on redesign
Feb 16, 2016
Continuing care retirement community Kingswood Senior Living Community announced plans to break ground on a $34.7 million redesign and expansion project.
Medical marijuana is on election ballots in three states, could be a sticky issue for nursing homes
Nov 01, 2010
Three states will be voting on whether to approve the use of medical marijuana in Tuesday’s election, and that has a direct effect on nursing homes in those states.